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Mike Mazzei

MIKE MAZZEI

Governor of Oklahoma

Election Day Countdown

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

82

Days

14

Hrs

41

Min

7

Sec

Current Support

14.1%

Runoff Threshold

22–25%

Votes Needed

90K

Path To Runoff

Objective

  • Secure a position in the runoff election
  • Achieve second place in the Republican primary
  • Prevent Drummond from exceeding 50%
  • Move from 14.1% to 22–25% vote share

Current Polling Snapshot

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Gentner Drummond 34.7%
30%40%
Charles McCall 14.5%
5%20%
Mike Mazzei 14.1%
10%30%
Chip Keating 13.6%
5%20%
Jake Merrick 5.9%
2%10%
Undecided 17.2%
5%25%

Mazzei needs 7.9% more to reach runoff

Keep adjusting to close the gap

Live Rankings

Runoff Threshold (0–35%)

0%15%22%25%35%
Current: 14.1% Target: 22–25%

Gaining From:

Undecided
McCall
Keating
Merrick

Gaining from undecided voters and competing candidates

Small shifts in this range determine second place.

Runoff Path Strategy

This campaign is structured around a clear objective: secure a runoff position in the Republican primary while preventing any candidate from exceeding 50%, forcing a runoff.

The path to that outcome is not statewide saturation, but focused vote movement within a defined set of high-impact counties.

Based on current positioning, including the debate from March 31st, the campaign must move approximately 90,000 voters to reach a competitive runoff range of 22–25%.

This is achieved through a coordinated system of reach, frequency, and reinforcement—using television to establish broad visibility, digital delivery to control message repetition, and targeted follow-up channels to reinforce and stabilize support.

The model is built on disciplined allocation, consistent messaging, and measurable execution over a 75-day window. The following sections translate this strategy into required vote movement, budget ranges, and deployment structure.

How We Get to the Runoff

This isn't about trying to win everywhere.

We focus on the counties that get us to a runoff.

We build on the support already there, and then move the additional votes needed to reach the runoff threshold.

Every part of this plan is designed to make sure voters see you enough times, in the right places, for it to actually impact their decision.

Focus on high-impact counties

Concentrate resources where they matter most

Build consistent name recognition

Voters need to know who you are

Deliver repeated message exposure

Multiple touchpoints drive decisions

Move the exact number of votes required

Precision targeting for runoff positioning

This is a controlled path to a runoff.

County-by-County Strategy

Focusing resources where they deliver maximum impact

Oklahoma County $312,130
Target
22,000
Est.
14,000
Gain
8,000
Tulsa County $283,049
Target
20,000
Est.
13,000
Gain
7,000
Cleveland County $141,525
Target
10,000
Est.
6,500
Gain
3,500
Canadian County $127,372
Target
9,000
Est.
6,000
Gain
3,000
Comanche County $113,220
Target
8,000
Est.
5,500
Gain
2,500
Rogers County $99,068
Target
7,000
Est.
4,500
Gain
2,500
Wagoner County $99,068
Target
7,000
Est.
4,500
Gain
2,500
Payne County $99,286
Target
7,000
Est.
4,000
Gain
3,000
🔻 TOTAL
Target
90,000
Est.
58,000
Gain
32,000
$1,278,718

This model builds on existing support and defines exactly how many additional votes are needed to secure a runoff position.

Why This Plan Works

Voters need to see you multiple times

Before they decide who to support, voters need familiarity built through repeated exposure.

Other campaigns compete for attention

Your message must stand out and cut through the noise of competing campaigns.

Different voters consume media differently

Some watch TV, others scroll online, some read mail. A multi-channel approach reaches everyone.

One message in one place isn't enough

Consistent messaging across multiple channels creates the recognition needed to win votes.

This plan ensures you are seen often enough, in the right places, to break through.

This is how awareness turns into votes.

75-Day Messaging Timeline

Messaging phases leading to Election Day

Phase 1

Define

75–55 days

Phase 2

Contrast

60–30 days

Phase 3

Convert

30–10 days

Final

Turnout

Last 10 days

Media Allocation & Delivery

Channel distribution, delivery mechanics, and targeting framework

TV

$520,000

Broad reach and statewide visibility

Digital

$420,000

Frequency, targeting, and repetition

Radio

$120,000

Drive-time frequency and reinforcement across key regions

Direct Mail

$140,000

Message reinforcement and recall

Ground / Text

$78,718

Turnout activation and direct engagement

This is a coordinated delivery system designed to ensure voters are reached repeatedly across multiple channels. Each channel reinforces the others, increasing recognition, recall, and ultimately decision-making. Reach creates awareness. Frequency drives decisions. Repetition wins elections.

Channel Roles

TV

Broad Reach + Legitimacy

  • Establishes presence across major markets (OKC, Tulsa)
  • Builds baseline awareness quickly
  • Reinforces credibility at scale

Digital

Precision Targeting + Frequency

  • Delivered through Demand Side Platform (DSP)
  • Audience-based targeting, not just demographic
  • Repeated exposure across CTV, YouTube, display

Radio

Drive-Time Frequency + Regional Reach

  • Captures commuters during peak hours
  • Reinforces message across key regions
  • Complements TV and digital reach

Direct Mail

Physical Reinforcement + Recall

  • High-propensity voter households only
  • Tangible message delivery & retention
  • Timed to align with digital and TV

Ground

Field Presence & Follow-Through

  • Peer-to-peer outreach and engagement
  • Field presence at key locations
  • Converts awareness into action

Text / Mobile

Direct Voter Engagement

  • SMS reminders and GOTV messaging
  • Personalized voter outreach
  • Direct engagement at scale

Digital Targeting Architecture

01
Geography
  • Priority counties
  • Suburban growth areas
  • High turnout zones
02
Audience Signals
  • News consumption patterns
  • Economic & policy interests
  • Conservative content engagement
03
Device & Platform
  • Connected TV (streaming)
  • Mobile devices
  • YouTube / video platforms
04
Retargeting Loop
  • Initial exposure → tracked
  • Re-exposure within 24–72 hrs
  • Increased frequency over time

Digital controls message frequency and reinforces exposure from television.

Message Exposure Model

1–2 exposures

Awareness

3–5 exposures

Recognition

6–10 exposures

Decision

Digital delivery ensures repeated exposure after initial reach is created by television.

How Channels Work Together

TV Introduces message broadly
Digital Reinforces message repeatedly
Mail Confirms and stabilizes message
Ground Supports final-stage action

No channel operates independently. Each layer reinforces the same message to increase recall.

Budget Deployment by Phase

80–60 Days Introduce Message

TV

Light

Digital

Primary

Mail

Ground

60–30 Days Contrast & Movement

TV

Increased

Digital

High Freq

Mail

Begins

Ground

30–10 Days Consolidation

TV

Heavy

Digital

Saturation

Mail

Repeat

Ground

Final 10 Days Turnout Support

TV

Peak

Digital

Max

Mail

Active

Ground

Highest

Why This Allocation Works

Television

Provides scale but limited frequency

Digital

Provides frequency but limited standalone reach

DSP Improves Efficiency
Reduces wasted impressions
Targets defined audiences
Dynamic pacing
Combined Effect
Broad exposure Controlled repetition Multi-environment reinforcement

Strategic Summary

Objective

Runoff

Constraint

Frontrunner Below 50%

8 County Focus

Oklahoma, Tulsa, Cleveland, Comanche, Canadian, Rogers, Wagoner, Creek

Voters

90K

Budget

$1.28M

Projection

Runoff